Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take account of cash flows over a project's full life.
• B) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take account of the time value of money.
• C) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take account of the cost of capital.
• D) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR values a dollar received today the same as a dollar that will not be received until sometime in the future.
• E) One defect of the IRR method versus the NPV is that the IRR does not take proper account of differences in the sizes of projects.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The cost of borrowing money or the return on investment, usually expressed as a percentage.

Pure Interest Yield

The portion of a loan's interest rate that solely reflects the cost of borrowing money, excluding any other charges or fees.

Purchasing Power

The ability of an entity, such as a person or a firm, to buy goods or services, typically measured by the amount of goods or services that one unit of currency can buy.

Default Probability

The likelihood that a borrower will fail to meet the obligations of debt repayment within the stipulated terms.